Is it permissible to take a pill to stop menstruation whilst in Hajj?

I am going for Hajj insha’Allah. According to my dates, I will be on my periods during the Hajj days. Can I use the pill to stop my periods coming?

Answer:

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

From a fatwa perspective, it is permissible to take a pill which stops one’s menses. From a medical perspective, one should consult her doctor before taking these pills to see if there are any potential harms.[1]